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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.82, 4,111.22 and 793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.82, 4,111.22 and 793.02 is: 1,189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.82 : 4,111.22 = 793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.82/4,111.22 = 793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.82x = 4,111.22 × 793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.82x = 3,260,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,259.13/2,740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.52

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